Ralph Outlaw was born ca 1687 in Norfolk Co, VA son of Edward Outlaw (ca 1650 – 1714).
Ralph Outlaw married Anne before 16 July 1714.
They removed to Chowan Co, NC about 1717 where he bought land on the south side of Catherine Creek. Ralph died in Chowan County, NC in 1760.

Will of Ralph Outler [Outlaw] 23 Jan 1756 prov. 18 July 1760 Chowan Co NC
– eldest son John Outler 2 negroes and my best suit of clothes
– son Thomas Outler a negro, my 2nd best suit of clothes, 220 ac in Bertie Co, half the land purchased from John Airlie
– son William Outler the remaining half of the land in Bertie Co and 2 negroes
– son Edward a ewe and a lamb, “all my Tea Ware” and 3 negroes and if Edward has no lawful heirs then the sons Thomas, Lewis, and Ralph are each to have one of the negroes
– son Lewis 2 negroes, a small dovetail chest and “my blue Drugget Coat and fine Holland Shirt”
– son Ralph 1 negro and “my riding beast and saddle and bridle”
– to grandson David Outler “my Short new Gunn”
– to youngest son George Outler 5 negroes, “the plantation and house I live on” and all the rest of the estate
EX: son George executor.
WIT: Richard Freeman, James Sumner, William Sumner

from Abstracts of Estates, Bertie County NC 1734-1788 by David B Gammon
Estate file of Thomas Outaw – died Bertie Co NC –
Inventory 1782 by William Watkins Wynns and Abraham Tayloe, exrs.
Inventory 4 Nov 1782 by the exrs. Acct of sale 26 Nov 1782 buyers:
Thomas Outlaw, Capt. William Outlaw, John Baker, James Outlaw, Christopher Holloman, William Outlaw, Jacob Outlaw, John Freeman, Michael Ward, Peter Vanpelt, David Askew, Abraham Tayloe, John Cook, Thomas Ward, Capt. William Morris, Joshua Freeman, William Watkins Wynns, William Lurray, George Outlaw, John Hogwood, James Mizell, Hugh Horton.
—- a Thomas Outlaw was a buyer at the estate sale of David Reece Nov 1751
—- from estate file of Josiah Stallings – inventory 1772 – The answer [Aug 1800?] of Thomas Rhodes [evidently to a petition] stated that Josiah Stallings died about 20 May 1772. Rhodes further noted that his wife was aunt of the said Betsey Stallings. Deposition [24 Jan 1804] by Courtney Freeman stating Mary Stallings was the widow of the dec’d, and married Aaron Askew after her husband’s death, before her marriage to Askew, Mary deeded Negro Jude to her children John and Elizabeth Stallings. Elizabeth Stallings later married John Belote, Jr and their daughter Frances Belote married George Outlaw [son of Thomas Outlaw].

2. Jacob Outlaw ca 1754 – 1808 Gates Co
married 25 Nov 1775 Rachel Garrett Chowan Co, NC
a. John Outlaw
b. George Outlaw
c. Thomas Outlaw dsp 1814
d. Deborah Outlaw * at end of page
married 22 Sep 1802 [div gr. 1818] James Hoffler ca 1774 – 1822 Gates Co The Outlaw Family of Va is in error in stating that Deborah Outlaw married Thomas Hoffler- she did NOT…My ggggfather James Hoffler …married Deborah Outlaw in 22 Sep 1802 who left him in December, became a wanton women, had an illegal black child, lived with a sea caption and became a camp follower in South Carolina. James applied for a divorce in 1803, denied; filed again in 1807, denied and finally in 1818 filed a third time and it was granted….. e-mail from Gerard Pierce
e. Elizabeth Outlaw
married Frederick Blanshard,
f. Nancy Outlaw
g. Katey [Katherine] Outlaw
?married William ByrdGerard Pierce says he does not have this marriage

e-mail from Laverne: I am descended from Lewis Outlaw and Elisha Harrell. Their son Joseph who married Mary Wallace. (You have Patridge). I also thought it was Patridge at first. I am sending you the information that I found that changed my mind.THE FORKED DEER BLADE, VOLUME II NO.46,JACKSON,TENNESSEE,
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26,1885 (Published in Madison County, Tennessee)
-DIED–On last Wednesday,Sept.16th,at her home in this county,six miles west of
Medon, Mrs.Mary OUTLAW,aged 68 years and 11 months. Deceased was a widow, sister to our county register; a consistant member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Maple Springs and was buried at that place.she leaves five children.

DEATH NOTICES OF MADISON COUNTIANS IN THE MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 1908 – September 5, 1908
J. W. WALLACE, aged 72 years, died September 4, Jackson. Confd. vet; left widow a son and two daughters. Ex-register of Madison County.

The Goodspeed Publishing Co., History of Tennessee, 1886
Biographical Sketches Madison County, Transcribed by David Donahue
Joseph W. Wallace

Joseph W. Wallace, register of Madison County, was born in Edgecomb County, N. C., October 1, 1830, the son of Warren and Mourning (Raspberry) Wallace, both of whom were natives of North Carolina. The father came to Tennessee in 1831, locating in Hardin County, on the Tennessee River, where himself and wife spent the remainder of their lives. They were most exemplary citizens. Joseph W. was reared as a farmer, securing a fair education, and preparing himself for teaching, which occupation he followed irregularly from 1845 until 1882. In 1853 he went to Arkansas, but returned to Hardin County in 1860, and when the war broke out enlisted early in 1862 in Company G, Fifth Kentucky Confederate Regiment, and was captured at Baton Rouge, La., August 5, 1862, and was held a prisoner of war until the following October. In November, 1862, he was transferred to the Twenty-third Tennessee Battalion, and was promoted at Chickamauga to color-bearer, and served as such until August 19, 1864, at Atlanta, where he .lost his left leg (and was held as a prisoner, of war until March 9, 1865), when he’ retired on full pay. After the war he returned to Hardin County, but soon left there and followed his profession, and in 1870 came to Madison County, where he has since resided, following book-selling and teaching, and in 1882 was elected to his present position of register. His re-election in 1886 attests his popularity. August 12, 1851, Mr. Wallace married Sarah A. Gage, who died March 3, 1859, leaving two children: Cyathia J., widow of J. W. Allison, and Sarah E., wife of J. L. Allison. December 10, 1865, he married his present wife, Margaret Ann Lewis, who has borne her husband three living children: Robert H. Lee, Florence H. and Jennie B. Mr. Wallace is a Democrat, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, he having joined the seine in 1847.

After finding this information, I decided her name must have been Wallace. My uncle had always contended that her maiden name was Wallace, but this was the first proof that I found. I have not found any information to tell me who the Nancy Patridge was who was living with her in 1860. My mother and I think it must be some relation, but so far have found nothing to show what it is.

If you would like more informaiton on Joseph and Mary’s children, I would be happy to send what I have.

Brimage Family: William Brimage, son of William and Elizabeth Brimage, was born near Darlinton, County of Durham, England. Married Frances Ann Gilbert of St Joseph parish, Hanover Square, London, 1765, and sailed for America, locating in Halifax NC in 1766, where his wife died on December 21st of that year. He returned to England and again came to America, locating in New Bern NC in 1769, where he served as Deputy Attorney of the Crown, New Bern District, 1771; member NC Provincal Congress at Hillsboro in Aug 1775; appointed a Judge of the Court of Oyer and Terminer, New Bern District 1777 and was an active Loyalist in Bertie County during the Revolution. He married 2nd 25 May 1773 Elizabeth West, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth West and granddaughter of Col Robert West. She was born 18 Oct 1753 and died in Bertie County in 1816. William Brimage died at Gray’s Inn, Middlesex County, England 16 March 1793. Both leaving wills in Bertie County records.
Children of William Brimage and Elizabeth West:
1. William Henry Brimage 28 March 1774 – 8 July 1774
2. Thomas West Brimage 15 July 1775 – 8 April 1799
3. Elizabeth Pollock Brimage [twin] 21 Oct 1777 – 23 Nov 1820
married 21 Oct 1803 Col. Humphrey Bate
4. Mary Frances Brimage [twin] 21 Oct 1777 – 3 Oct 1851
married 10 Sept 1795 Ephraim Miller 1 Dec 1765 – 14 Sept 1826
5. Harriett Brimage 12 April 1782 –
married Fesenden
found on page 51 of the 2nd edition of the “Outlaw Family”

Will of Ralph Outlaw [D/146] 23 Jan 1787 – Nov Ct 1790 Bertie Co NC [abst by David B Gammon]
“being weak of body”….
– Eldest son David Outlaw – my manor plantation where I now live and also the land I bought of Thomas Weston on the s side of Wild Cat Swamp, also Negroes Batt, Ben, Hannah, River Bob, Hager, still, chairs, etc.
– son Edward Outlaw – land I bought of Joseph Collins adj. Cashi along with my water grist mill, Negroes Andrew, Cazar, Charles, Cate, but if Edward dies without male heirs, this property to fall to my youngest son George Outlaw. The wench Cate was attempted to be given by me to my son Edward before she properly belonged to me and before the division whereby my wife obtained dower from her former husband’s estate. also son Edward- Negro Cuff, bed, etc.
– eldest daughter Elizabeth Mier – five shillings plus what I have already given her
– daughter Mary Ray – five shillings plus what I have already given her
– daughter Pricilla Walford [Watford?] – five shillings, Negro Sylvia which I formerly gave to my grandson Wright Frazier, dec’d.
– Granddaughter Mary Watford – bed, calf, etc.
– daughter Charity Alexsander – Negroes Cherry, Mingo, Jo and Eda, also bed etc. all for her lifetime with reversion to my granddaughters Elizabeth and Mary Alexsander.
– grandson Ralph Outlaw [son of David Outlaw] – half my plantation in Rockquist Islands, Negro Peter, etc
– grandson John Ray – Negro Pen
– granddaughter Charity Frazier – Negro Venus, but if Charity dies without issue this Negro shall be divided between my son George and my saidgrandson Ralph Outlaw.
– granddaughter Charity Frazier – all my stock on Roanoke at Samuel Ray’s.
– granddaughter Anna Outlaw [ daughter of Edward Outlaw] – Negro Venus, but if she dies without heirs this Negro will be divided among my surviving daughters.
– daughter Elizabeth Miers – Negro Pegg for her lifetime with reversion to my grandson Ralph Miers
– son George Outlaw – plantation I bought of Robert West, the plantation I bought of Milborn, the plantation I bought of Dr. Williams and half my plantation in Rockquist Islands, three front lots in Windsor that I bought of Doctor Darley, also Negroes Bob, Tom, York, Jude, Hagar, Pleasant, Elsa, Rose, Dinah, also bed, etc.
– wife Mary Outlaw – the use of my remaining estate for her lifetime or widowhood.
– remaining estate to my son George, and if he dies without heirs this shall fall to his brother David Outlaw.
EX: sons David, George, brother George Outlaw
WIT: David Standley, Hardy Lewis, Andrew South

*NCGSJ – Aug 94 – Divorces and Separations from Petitions to the North Carolina General Assembly:
Hoffler, James and wife, Deborah. Petition of James Hoffler of Gates County prays that what property he now has or may hereafter acquire be solely vested in him, and that his wife Deborah be precluded from any right of dower. Committee of Divorce and Alimony is of the opinion that the petitioner’s prayer be granted. attached the Petition of James Hoffler of Gates County sheweth that in the Year 1802, he intermarried with Deborah Outlaw in hopes of enjoying the comforts of married life. After a few months, said Deborah left your petitioner and returned to her father, Jacob Outlaw, and refused to return to your petitioner. Said Deborah took up with a certain John Lowance by whom she had one child, and they continue to live in adultery. No hope of reconcilation has ever taken place between said Deborah and your petitioner. Said Deborah’s father has taken into possession all the property she was possessed with and continues to hold the same. Petitioner prays for a law to invest him with power to dispose of his estate by will or overwise so as to deprive said Deborah of right of dower and the child or children she may have by said John Lowance from any claim on your petitioner’s estate, real or personal, that he now has or may hereafter acquire. Petition endorsed by sixty-nine subscribers including David Outlaw, James Outlaw, and George Outlaw. . . . . .

Ref: The Outlaw Family of VA by Benjamin C Holtzclaw pub in Bodie Vol XVI
Abstracts of Wills Bertie County, NC by David B Gammon
Deeds of Bertie County by Dr Stephen E Bradley JrDeed Abstacts by Margaret Hofmann, etc, Marriages of Bertie County by Fouts
Web Site of Curtis & Ruth Craig
Research by Gerard Pierce of Hoffler records and Gates County records
“Outlaw Genealogy” by Mr. Albert Timothy Outlaw of Kenansville, NC Copyright 1930
– Second Edition & Supplement by Abner Henry Outlaw 1972